Derrick Baskin
Derrick Baskin (born November 10, 1975) is an actor best known for his role of "Comfort Counselor" Mitch Mahoney in the popular Broadway show The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Derrick Baskin
- Actor
- singer
2005–present
Douglas Baskin and Carol Baskin
Baskin also originated the role of "Jetsam" in the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid. He originated the role of "Gator" in Memphis and also appeared in the filmed version of the musical, Memphis: Direct from Broadway by Broadway Worldwide. He received a Tony Award nomination for playing Otis Williams in Ain't Too Proud.
Baskin has a BA in Biology from Hampton University.[1]